A position in the hierarchy of the armed forces. He was promoted to the rank of captain after years of service.
A position within a hierarchy or scale, often related to status or importance. She quickly rose through the ranks to become the CEO of the company.
A row or line of people or things. The soldiers stood in rank, waiting for the command to march.
The level of a person or thing in a classification, especially in terms of quality or performance. The university has a high rank among the top institutions in the country.
The members of a group or organization considered collectively, especially the enlisted personnel of an armed force. He rose from the ranks to become a general.
Having a strong, unpleasant smell. The garbage had a rank odor that filled the entire alley.
Growing too thickly and coarsely. The rank vegetation made it difficult to walk through the jungle.
Complete or utter; used for emphasis. His rank incompetence was evident in the way he handled the project.
Offensively coarse, vulgar, or indecent. The comedian's set was filled with rank profanity that shocked the audience.